Estes Elementary vs Glen Arden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estes Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
754 students
Glen Arden Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students
| Measure | Estes Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Glen Arden Elementary Arden, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 1,457 | #236 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33212 of 50,301 | #19431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 754 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Asheville | Arden |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Arden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 38.1).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Glen Arden Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Estes Elementary is the larger school with 754 students compared with 505.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Estes Elementary better than Glen Arden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Arden Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 38.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Estes Elementary and Glen Arden Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Arden in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estes Elementary: 754. Glen Arden Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estes Elementary and Glen Arden Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Estes Elementary is 556th of 1,457 and Glen Arden Elementary is 236th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).